What has your obgyn told you about your pregnancy?

When we found out about the twins, I was so in shock that I couldn't think of anything to ask my obgyn about carrying multiples. She mentioned just basics:

1. We will schedule a c section around 37 wks
2. I will have ultrasounds done every 4 wks beginning with week 12
3. I will have checkups every 4 wks until I hit 28 wks and then it will be every 2 wks
4. I should take it easy after 28 wks.

What has your obgyn told you? I'm wondering what I need to ask her about other than nutrition.

Comments (21)

My ob told me we'll do another ultrasound at 10 weeks to confirm if they are identical or not they are in the same sac next to each other and with them being soo small it is very hard to tell. I'm praying really hard that both of them make it. He did say I will probably have them around the 1st of the month instead of around my due date of the 24th.

I just found out today, and my OB told me the exact same things except for when the c-section would be scheduled. Were you surprised about the ultrasound every 4 weeks? I was excited when he told me! With DD I only had 3 total, and one of those was the day before I gave birth.

Mine told me basically the same except I don't have to have a c-section. He said many do it naturally as long as baby a is head down. He did advise me to eat around 1000 more calories instead of his standard 500-600

I haven't seen my ob yet!!!!! Ahhh!! Basicially my husband and I moved to a small town from the city and went to the local ob who scheduled the ultrasound. When we found out we were having twins we decided to travel to a well respected Doctor who specializes in twin birth and high risk situations. My appointment is June 25. Do you think I should be freaking out?

I haven't been yet either, first appointment is 6/15. From friends experience and stuff you can read online you can get the jist. I will have OB & sono appointments every 4 weeks. I am praying for a vaginal birth but not getting my hopes up too high.

Waaaaaiiiiit a minute! You ladies were told ultrasounds every 4 weeks?? Omg. I haven't even talked with my OB since finding out--only the sonographer. My next OB appt was scheduled for 5 weeks after my last one (which was last week).

I had no idea carrying twins would call for special ultrasounds or appts closer together.